- Senior strategic communications and engagement role in a high-performing team
- Purposeful work focused on improving the lives of New Zealanders
- 12-month fixed-term role
Mō mātou | About us
ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.
Our vision is Tōnui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa - a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live lives they value. Our purpose is to improve lives every day through a focus on prevention, care, and recovery for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are affected by injury.
Our strategy, Huakina Te Rā is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and our commitment to partnering with Māori and achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for Māori. The strategy gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi through our waka hourua partnered approach and dual-framing.
More information about Huakina Te Rā can be found here.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.
Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
This role will help us deliver ACC’s purpose by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver strategic communication and engagement approaches. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, can take a strong lead on issues management and is not hesitant to roll up their sleeves to get the work done.
As a senior advisor to the business, you will be comfortable collaborating with leaders and people across ACC to understand their business problems and develop communications and engagement solutions that deliver results.
You will work within a team focused on the needs of our broad range of stakeholders, customers and clients, using data and insights to design approaches and drive continuous improvement.
Reactive issue management will be a key aspect of the role, requiring a considered approach from an experienced and confident practitioner.
When it comes to executing, you will have the support of the broader team, which includes content creators, digital marketers and media engagement specialists. You'll know how to operate within an integrated team but, will also be motivated and energised by rolling-up your own sleeves and getting stuck into the doing yourself.
The base salary range for this role is $101,287 - $125,200 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation on top of base salary.
For a detailed job description, please click here.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’ll be someone who feels at ease advising and influencing senior leaders on best practice communications and engagement approaches. You will have experience building strong relationships that allow you to deliver exceptional outcomes.
To be effective, you'll be comfortable pushing back on requests for support that will take your focus and attention away from higher-impact initiatives.
This role requires someone who is comfortable in complex and at times ambiguous environments, able to rely on their experience and questioning skills to get to the bottom of what needs to be done. Based on this, we're looking for someone with solid experience in senior communications roles, looking for a role they can own and make a difference in. Ideally you will have a qualification in communications and at least five-years’ experience in communications delivery.
If you can bring smarts, humility and hunger – we promise to bring you rewarding work, a nurturing and supportive environment, and opportunities to develop and grow.
Ngā Hua Mahi ki ACC | Benefits of working at ACC
At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa’s cultures, and we are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:
- Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
- Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga.
- Supportive leadership with a passion for developing people.
- A challenging opportunity with plenty of variety in your role.
- A range of benefits including wellness and employee discount programmes.
Rā Kati | Applications close
Applications will close at 11:55pm Thursday 10 July 2025 and will only be accepted when submitted through our Career Website. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the required skills and experience that are listed above. Please apply with your ACC employee profile.
If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions), please contact HRHelp@acc.co.nz.